When the weather outside grows cooler, gathering with loved ones around a warm fireplace can be delightful. Here's what you need to know about getting ready for fireplace season.

In summer, there's drought; in winter, snow and cold. Does it seem like Mother Nature is determined to leach the color from your garden? It is possible to keep your garden colorful much of the year. All you need is the right combination of plants and a little green thumb savvy.

Fall is a great time to try your hand at turning this year's yard debris into next year's natural fertilizer.

Building a sturdy deck is one way homeowners are creating a home they can enjoy more now, while looking smartly ahead in case they want to sell later. .

As cooler weather approaches, home owners spend as much time outdoors as possible. Making outdoor spaces more livable not only increases the value of a home, but can make a house feel larger and allow its occupants to enjoy the best nature has to offer.

Humans aren't the only ones who look forward to the autumn harvest. Fall brings a bounty of natural foods for our feathered friends, too. But while they're feasting on fall's cornucopia of delicacies, birds are also planning ahead, taking note of yards with bird feeders that can help them weather winter's cold.

Consider the number of Americans injured in yard work accidents every autumn and you may begin to suspect that "fall" is actually short for "pitfall." Here are some tips for avoiding common fall mishaps like back injuries, tumbles from ladders and lawn mower accidents.